Seamus: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: s-eh-ahm-oos
Origin: Ireland
gender-male

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Region Origin: Western Europe
Meaning: Seamus carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Sean is a name with Irish and Hebrew origins, meaning "gift from God" or "God is gracious." It is an anglicized variant of the Irish name Seán and the Hebrew name Yohanan. The name has become popular globally, particularly in the English-speaking world, and has been used in various cultural contexts. Sean is important because it reflects a deep connection to faith and spirituality, symbolizing divine favor.

Seamus Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Seamus is currently #1873 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Seamus is currently #865 on Kiindred Boy Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Seamus is currently #864 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-male Boy Nature: Seamus is currently #401 on Kiindred Boy Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Seamus is currently #1084 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-male Boy Unique: Seamus is currently #501 on Kiindred Boy Unique Names
chat-overall Australian: Seamus is currently #1066 on Kiindred Australian Names

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